Thomas I Lecher, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Howard Beach, NY

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Thomas I Lecher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Howard Beach, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Optum Medical Care Pc and his current practice location is 156-36 Crossbay Blvd, Second Floor, Suite G, Howard Beach, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (718) 843-3366.

Thomas I Lecher is licensed to practice in New York (license number 153443) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053408781.

Contact Information

Thomas I Lecher, MD
156-36 Crossbay Blvd, Second Floor, Suite G,
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 843-3366
(718) 323-3248

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas I Lecher
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience46 Years
Location156-36 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Thomas I Lecher graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053408781
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618006396
  • Enrollment ID: I20100520000008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas I Lecher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053408781NPI-NPPES
00889950MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 153443 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Shore Home Care ChhaWestbury, NYHome health agency
Catholic Home CareFarmingdale, NYHome health agency

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optum Medical Care Pc99310132401013

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Thomas I Lecher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOptum Medical Care PC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982643003
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013240
Enrollment ID: O20031119000321
Entity NameOptum Urgent Care PLLC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285975797
PECOS PAC ID: 8628299518
Enrollment ID: O20141017000598

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Thomas I Lecher is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Thomas I Lecher, MD
156-36 Crossbay Blvd, Second Floor, Suite G,
Howard Beach, NY 11414

Ph: (718) 843-3366		Thomas I Lecher, MD
156-36 Crossbay Blvd, Second Floor, Suite G,
Howard Beach, NY 11414

Ph: (718) 843-3366

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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